Fivegreat places
for afternoon tea
The Old Copper Kettle at Crowland Quirkily this tea room under an ancient thatch shares its premises with the local dentist but that does not mean that an afternoon tea to tuck into is compromised in anyway. It’s trompe l’oeil walls, little pond and collection of old railway posters echo the ambience that was shared by the RAF pilot and his WAAF girlfriend whose meeting place was an ’Old Copper Kettle’ back in 1942 and who are quoted on a sign by the front door. If that’s not enough, there are a great selection of cakes, charming service and the ancient abbey is a stone’s throw away. What’s not to like! Tel: 01733 211865
Sophies T’s Vintage Tea Shop, Yaxley Tea in a time capsule! A love of World War 2 aircraft and the desire for a tea shop were two ideas that collided when the old Chemist shop in Yaxley (dating from 1880) came on the market. When you have afternoon tea, or a light lunch at Sophies you are treated not only to homemade cakes that are a feast for the eye as well as the tongue but a lovingly collected selection of memorabilia, some of which is for sale as well as hand knitted traditional tea cosies which grace the beautiful old -fashioned bow window and spill over into the café! A favourite with re-enactors! Open Tues- Sat 9.30am - 4.30 pm www.sophiets.co.uk or call 07768 351227 24
Lillis of Market Deeping Sarah Pope is a pastry chef with over 25 years experience and her love of creating beautiful cakes and providing a wonderful culinary experience is self evident in her charming café in Market Gate, in the heart of Market Deeping. Her vintage trademark coupled with peppermint green paint, and picture perfect tea services provide a welcoming backdrop for the light lunches and afternoon teas served by waitresses in uniform reminiscent of a Lyons Corner House. Thankfully afternoon tea is now back in vogue and there is no better place to enjoy it! Tel 07736 322393
